walk to school train

Call to support walk to school program

A proposal to ask Victoria police to stop ‘good drivers’ to give them shopping vouchers hit…

Continue Reading
Victoria container deposit scheme refund machine in the carpark at Rosenthal, Sunbury.

Cash refund scheme doesn’t make sense for some

While the state government’s scheme to refund 10c on empty bottles and cans may help children…

Continue Reading
Sunbury Life podcast news

Our latest news round-up podcast

Hear the SunburyLife news headlines for week ending Friday 8 December 2023.

Continue Reading

Sunbury lights-up – photo special

Our keen photographer has been pounding the streets of Sunbury after dark to snap the festive…

Continue Reading
Sunbury real estate news logo - hand holding keys.

Sunbury’s median property price drops

The latest property data on home prices in Sunbury from the Real Estate Institute, show the…

Continue Reading
Map scissors.

Changes could see Sunbury down to two council representatives

Changes to the ward boundaries of Hume City Council could see the number of representatives in…

Continue Reading
Sunbury multideck car park under construction.

Multideck carpark rises into the sky

The first signs of Sunbury’s much-needed car park are now apparent with three concrete towers clearly…

Continue Reading
inflation

Unpaid council rates total $38m

Rate arrears at Hume City Council have risen to $38m as householders struggle to pay their…

Continue Reading
Sunbury real estate news logo - hand holding keys.

Real estate report for week ending 3 December 2023

Only two properties were reported as being sold last week by the Real Estate Institute, and…

Continue Reading
Emu bottom sunbury

Emu Bottom wetland consultation

Hume City Council is asking for public feedback on its Emu Bottom Wetland masterplan. The consultation…

Continue Reading
Sunbury Christmas candy stick

Share your Christmas garden displays

Have you turned your front garden into a local showpiece of Christmas wonder? If so, it…

Continue Reading
Sunbury children learn how to grow food

Children learn how to grow food

A Children’s Garden has opened at the Sunbury Community Garden (also known at the Goonawarra Community…

Continue Reading
Sunbury Aquatic and leisure Centre.

‘Significant defect’ delays pool’s reopening

The indoor pool at the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre has sprung a leak, and Hume…

Continue Reading
Uniting Church Sunbury

Site of crumbling church may be used for housing

Story updated 5 December with council saying it is not aware of a housing project. Owners…

Continue Reading
A BMX rider at the Sunbury BMX Club.

BMX track to get $700,000 upgrade

The popular council-run BMX track at Cornish St is to be upgraded and have lighting installed...

Continue Reading
A huge new art piece putting a fresh spin on Sunbury has been unveiled along the new Jacksons Creek road bridge underpass as part of the Sunbury Road Upgrade.

Jacksons Creek underpass is looking good

A huge mural has been painted along the new Jacksons Creek road bridge underpass as part…

Continue Reading
Sunbury train station

Sunbury gets new trains

Melbourne’s new trains have started taking passengers on the Sunbury Line ahead of schedule, in preparation…

Continue Reading
tennis

Anyone for tennis?

The Mt Carmel Tennis Club is calling for new members to join its ranks in time…

Continue Reading
Sunbury real estate news logo - hand holding keys.

Real estate report for W/E 26 November 2023

The Real Estate Institute released details of 12 property sale results this week. While six properties…

Continue Reading
Sunbury lotto winners $20 million.

Mystery over Sunbury’s $20m Lotto winners

A couple from Sunbury are the sole winners of a $20 million prize in Powerball draw…

Continue Reading
StreetLife festival Sunbury

StreetLife Festival – cancelled

The much-anticipated Sunbury StreetLife Festival, due to take place on Sunday 26 November, has been cancelled…

Continue Reading